Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Burchell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burchell High School's student population of 208 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burchell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burchell High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burchell High School's ranking?
Burchell High School is ranked #338 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Burchell High School often compared to?
Burchell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Pathways, Mat-su Youth Facility by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burchell High School?
The graduation rate of Burchell High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Burchell High School?
208 students attend Burchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Burchell High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burchell High School?
Burchell High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burchell High School offer ?
Burchell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burchell High School part of?
Burchell High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
School Reviews
5 7/17/2015
Hello! My name is David, and I'd really like to check out this school if I can. I was kind of struggling through my high school years which had led me to dropping out of the tenth grade. Right now I am not working and I'd like to graduate and get my life going. That would be really great for me. And my family. If I may, I'd love to go to this school and finish what has not been finished for me. A friend of mine has shown me and told me about this school. And I'd like to try it out. So, Thank You. And have a very nice day!
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